Article

Roadside Parking: 6 Things to Look Out For to Avoid Parking Tickets

Parking in Singapore isn't as simple as parking in the right lots, placing the right coupons, locking your door and walking off with your heart at ease.

Under the Road Traffic Act, parking your car means to bring a motor vehicle to a stationary position and cause it to wait for any purpose other than that of immediately taking up or setting down persons, goods or luggage.

Yes, that means waiting by the side of the road for your friend to quickly come back with takeaway prata is illegal, and therefore, grounds for a fine. Sucky? Yes. Impossible to avoid? Not at all. Follow these tips to prevent that fine getting between you and your sweet, sweet prata.

1. Parking while Facing the Wrong Side

Yes, you can get summoned just by facing against traffic. Think about it this way, you spent precious time finding a lot, and behold! The road beside has a lot, and you just drive right in. The road may not look crowded now, but when peak hour hits and you try to back out of the lot, you're going to face a hoard of angry-faced drivers silently swearing while you get your car back to facing the correct direction.

Save yourself the hassle, make a U-Turn and park your car the right way!

3. Parking Enforcement Cameras

If you see lampposts or sign posts with orange vertical strips, DO NOT PARK. These are CCTV monitoring zones used to catch illegal parking. Watch out for the signs that indicate parking enforcement cameras too.

This is road-hogging on another level, and it puts pedestrians painfully close to both your bonnet and oncoming traffic, and puts you in the spotlight on STOMP, Facebook and anywhere else. Bad publicity, a fine, and demerit points are really, really not worth it.

Download the new Motorist app now. Designed by drivers for drivers, this all-in-one app lets you receive the latest traffic updates, gives you access to live traffic cameras, and helps you manage LTA and vehicle matters. Download it now and stand a chance to win $450 worth of petrol vouchers weekly.